Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees of The Meridian School was formally established in February 1987, replacing the Board of Directors and Corporate Officers. The Board's primary responsibilities are to set strategic direction and to establish sound business policy and procedures for the school. Board meetings are held on a regular basis during the academic year.

The 2009-2010 Trustees are:

Donna Bellew Chair

Barbra Richardson Vice Chair

Barb Herrington Treasurer

Linda Schoemaker Secretary

Roger Cibella

Tim Dore

Tim Fielden

Jack Funes

Tuney Kannapell

Thomason Levin

Mark Malamud

Peter Selby

Christine White

Ex-Officio (non-voting):

Mary Allen Teacher Representative

Cathy Petito-Boyce Parent Association Representative

Ron Waldman Head of School

Jim Woeppel Emeritus

Board Committees

Committee on Trustees: This Committee is responsible for making recommendations to the Board regarding the slate of nominees for trustees, officers, and committee members for the annual election; nominating members to fill vacancies that may occur during a term; arranging for Board-focused trainings and retreats; preparing an annual Board self-evaluation and retreat; and, facilitating the Board’s communication to school constituents.

Development: This Committee is responsible for making recommendations to the Board regarding matters related to the School’s development activities; establishing annual fundraising goals for the School; reviewing, for approval, all proposed fundraising activities (including any activities conducted by the Parent Association and any endowment program); and, overseeing Meridian’s fundraising activities.

Diversity Committee: This Committee is established to provide overall leadership and guidance around diversifying the School community (i.e., administration, faculty, students, and families); provide oversight to the inclusion of multicultural and global education in the curriculum; and, oversee the implementation of the Board’s vision for diversity.

Executive Committee: This Committee is comprised of the Board Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, and Head of School. The Executive Committee is responsible for coordination of the monthly Board meetings, serving as a sounding Board for the head, and may convene (but not make policy) on behalf of the Board, between meetings, on issues requiring urgent attention.

Facilities Committee: This Committee will be convened to develop and execute short- and long-term plans related to the construction, lease, repair, and maintenance of the physical plant. The Committee’s work will also include identification of budgetary needs associated with proposed plans, and support for the Head of School in the implementation of such plans.

Finance Committee: This Committee makes recommendations to the Board regarding the financial affairs of Meridian (including the investment of general and special funds); submits the annual budget and proposed annual tuition to the Board for approval; handles the selection and termination of auditors; and, reviews the audit results.

Policy Task Force: This board-led task force is established on an as-needed basis to review, update, and/or modify board-related policies and procedures.

Other School Committees & School Task Forces w/Board Member Participation:

• Marketing Task Force
• Self-Study Committee
• Technology Task Force